The Proof award: Tom Fromme, retired Newport city manager, gets meetNKY’s top honor
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Retired Newport City Manager Tom Fromme, who has been deeply engaged in the community throughout…
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Newport celebrates retiring Tom Fromme’s 44 years of services to the city
The City of Newport hosted its annual employee holiday luncheon this week — and it came with a surprise for…
Newport City Manager Tom Fromme ‘turning the page,’ retiring after 44-years with city
Newport City Manager Tom Fromme – who over an accomplished 44-year career patrolled the streets as a police officer, led…
Commentary: Can you guess? We checked out the number of EV/Hybrid cars in Campbell County
By Mike Radwanski, Vice Mayor Beth Fennell, and City Manager Thomas J. Fromme Have you noticed more Electric Vehicles…
Newport City Manager Tom Fromme to be honored at Mentoring Plus’ ‘Seeds of Hope’ event April 1
Mentoring Plus will hold its biggest fundraiser of the year, ‘Seeds of Hope,’ honoring Newport City Manager Tom Fromme on…
Newport Dog Park — vastly improved and larger — reopens in new location on E. 6th Street
Through the dedication of neighborhood volunteers, generous donations from local businesses and residents, and large contributions and support from The…
HealthPoint Family Care to open new location in Newport on Aug. 24; now accepting new patients
HealthPoint Family Care, a multi-specialty healthcare organization, is opening a new office at 215 East 11th Street in Newport, located…
Newport Police Department to hold Citizen Police Academy; program runs Sept. 15 through Dec. 15
The public can learn about law enforcement and what it truly means to be a police officer by registering for…
Newport passes $20 million budget for 2021 fiscal year; city taps reserves due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Newport City Commission has enacted a $20 million budget for the city’s 2021 fiscal year, a spending plan impacted…
Newport imposes emergency curfew on residents, visitors, businesses from 9 p.m. until 4 a.m.
City of Newport, Ky Curfew Emergency Executive Order # 5/31/2020 Pursuant to the authority of Kentucky Revised Statute and City…
Newport Assistant City Manager Larisa Sims honored with award for ‘tireless revitalization work’
Newport Assistant City Manager Larisa Sims has been honored by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Society for Public…
Newport approves $335,000 for street improvements to Grandview Avenue; project funded with state grant
Grandview Avenue will be improved with new paving under a $335,000 contract the City of Newport Board of Commissioners has…
Newport City Commission unanimously approves nearly $350,000 in street, park improvements
Three streets and a park will be enhanced and repaired through nearly $350,000 in improvement projects unanimously approved by the…
Construction at Ovation site in Newport ongoing; goal is completion of music venue by end of 2020
By Don Owen NKyTribune news editor Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, construction crews have continued working at the Ovation site…
Newport celebrates 225th birthday amid much success, but serious challenges loom in near future
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The City of Newport is celebrating its 225th birthday during one of the most productive…
Mentoring Plus to honor Newport’s Tom Fromme with ‘Seeds of Hope’ award at event on March 20
Tom Fromme, a lifelong resident of the City of Newport and its City Manager will be recognized for his dedication…
Newport Fire Department to get much-needed addition with purchase of new Pierce Fire Engine
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Even though Thanksgiving is still more than a week away, Newport Fire Chief Bill Darin received…
Tom Fromme: Time for modernizing tax laws and for local option for a sales tax to help beleaguered cities
Kentucky cities are facing a financial crisis. By now, everyone should be aware that cities are experiencing rapid increases to…
Rain or shine, trick-or-treaters in Newport can pencil in Oct. 31 as official date for Halloween fun
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Weather forecasts aside, trick-or-treaters in Newport can be assured Oct. 31 is the ironclad date…
Newport board meeting highlighted by retirement of key staffer, promotions of eight policemen
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The retirement by a key staff person in the fire department and the promotions of…
Law enforcement veteran Chris Fangman sworn in as Newport’s Police Chief on Monday afternoon
NKyTribune staff Chris Fangman, a 15-year veteran of law enforcement with the Newport Police Department, was sworn in as Newport’s…
‘State of the City’ presentation, ‘slam-dunk’ guest highlight Newport Business Association luncheon
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Newport City Manager Tom Fromme delivered his annual “State of the City” presentation Wednesday at…